Bailey Chairs for Dogs with Megaesophagus
A Bailey chair is a specially designed chair that allows dogs suffering from Megaesophagus to sit upright when they eat and drink. This places the dog in a position to allow gravity to do the work of the esophagus. Dogs sit in this chair during their meal and for about a half hour afterward in order to help the food go down.
Megaesophagus is difficult to detect and diagnose, and the medical options are few. However with the help of a Bailey Chair dogs can lead relatively normal lives. The condition is reported in humans, dogs, cats, ferrets and other animals. The muscles of the esophagus fail and it cannot propel food or water into the stomach. The result is that ingested food sits in the esophagus within the chest cavity and never makes it to the stomach. The most serious complication is that digestive fluid/food will at some point pool in the esophagus which generally results in aspiration of digestive fluid/food, leading to pneumonia. Megaesophagus can occur at any age from puppy through senior dog.
Symptoms:
Regurgitation of water, mucous or food. (Regurgitation is throwing up without any warning)
Loss of appetite or refusal to eat.
Sudden weight loss.
Swallowing difficulty, exaggerated and/or frequent swallowing.
They will also try to clear their throat frequently with a “hacking” sound.
Foul smelling breath.
Bailey Chairs for Dogs with Megaesophagus
Many dogs are helped by being placed in a sitting up position where their back legs are on the ground but their front legs are resting on something so hat it helps keep their back in a vertical position. That is where Bailey Chairs come in they keep the dog in a upright position with support so that they do not over stress their body while processing their meals. A dog sitting in one of these chairs looks like they are in a baby’s high chair. Bailey Chairs are built out of the creator’s garage in their spare time husbands spare time. They build them at cost for those who can afford them and try to raise money to give them away free for those who cannot. Their ultimate goal is to be able to give them away free to every dog that suffers from this condition and can be helped with the chair.
During the entire month of February For Tails Only will be donating $2 from the sale of every lb of Bulk Dog Treats sold to help more dogs receive Bailey Chairs that need them. For each chair the company is able to donate Bailey Chairs will be able to give 2 dogs these life saving chairs. That is really huge. If each one of you reading this post ordered just 1 lb of dog treats for your dog, the neighbors dog, or the dogs at your local shelter can you image how many chairs the fans of Two Little Cavaliers could help make happen all on our own? All you need to do is visit For Tails Only and mention my handler number IH #311 so that I can keep track of all the orders and at the end can report back and let you know how many lbs of treats were sold.
The Bulk Dog Treats that are a part of this fundraiser are the ones that appear on the site with a picture of the cookie and a glass bowl. These are Fort Tail Only Dog Treats and come in a variety of flavors to choose from. Last night Davinia and Indiana tried the Honey Bear ones and they loved them. We also have a lb of the Carob Crunch and the Bow Wow Ties. Unfortunately we have been snowed in and have not gotten any mail in a few days so missed out on getting all of our goodies before posting. If the Honey Bears were any indication all of the flavors are going to be a big hit in this house. Since we think that this is such a great cause and we want to help these dogs lead a live as normal as possible I decided to self sponsor a Giveaway to help get the word out about these yummy dog treats and about this fantastic cause. For now they can only ship to the US so this Giveaway will only be open to the US.
This contest is sponsored by Two Little Cavaliers, Independent Handler For Tails Only. Any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this promotion must be directed to me, not For Tails Only corporate.
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My youngest dog loves to spin in circles. We have filmed it because he is sooo funny. He isn’t chasing his tail…just spinning and making himself dizzy and then he watches the walls while he is still dizzy. Funny guy!
I would like to get my dogs the Terräbone Edible Dental Chew Bone – Regular.
My dog needs a Neko Napper Pet House
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YoYo is so terrified of loud noises so the Canine Calm would be perfect
Amazing Company ~ 2 paws up! .
YoYo love to go on hikes and loves swimming in the lake 🙂
My dog loves the bully sticks
Wilson needs a new id tag and I love the Big, Bold, Beautiful – Pet ID Tag
The peanut butter Crack bar looks fun! I like that it breaks into small pieces as our dogs only get tiny treats.
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They need treats doesn’t matter which but the beefy bones they would love the best.
My dog Kota used to love to run when went to the park up here in the hills. He’s older now and sits out back and talks to the neighborhood whether they are listening or not now.
I really like the I Am Loved-Give a Dog a Bone tag and the Pink Vegas Bone charm.
I think my dogs would love the SPRING BONES.
My dog goes totally nuts for Chicken Jerky!
Those spring donuts look like fun treats
My pug would love the P’Butterflies Pack!
My dog likes to dance!
P’Butterflies Pack they would love
Sissy “needs” the spring bon bons!
My dog could use the Doggie Travel Spa.
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While it would be too small for my five Treeing Walker Coonhounds, I just love the Neko napper house and would love that for my cats. Fun fact that the word “neko” is Japanese for cat! Of course, if you ask my furbabies they’d say they need one each of every treat and toy.
Four of my five Treeing Walker Coonhounds love WWF wrestling, doggie style!
She loves walks around the neighborhood the most. She also really enjoys dog parks.
We have 2 rescue dogs who love peanut butter! They would both go crazy over the Spring Bites.
One of our rescue dogs is pretty old, so his favorite thing to do is cuddle up next to you and sleep!! The other loves to go on walks and play with his toys!!
Sissy loves to play fetch and goes for walks.
The bacon and egg piglets are adorable (and Sophie would love them), but she really needs a new ID tag and the “spoiled” one would be totally appropriate.
Sophie loves to make sure that the cat doesn’t overstep his bounds!
Brutus just had his teeth cleaned and would like some Terrabones to chew on to KEEP his teeth clean. Thanks.
Brutus loves to chase squirrels in the back yard.
My dog needs the Earth Heart Canine Calm. He gets fearful in some situations. I would love to give it a try.
My dogs favorite activity is napping. Sometimes he does like to play ball too!
I think I would like the kitty sleep house. Thanks!
I have five dogs and their activities vary from playing ball to eating to sleeping. 😉
my dog needs the SELF-WARMING LOUNGER SLEEPER – MOCHA/GREEN
My dogs need the Terräbone Edible Dental Chew Bone – Small to keep the teeth and gums healthy.
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The Crack bars, because the name “cracks” me up, and the Lucky Pack!
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I would love the Neko Napper Pet House for my dog when he is indoors.
My dog loves running around with his toys. 🙂
My dog needs the NEKO NAPPER PET HOUSE
Terräbone Edible Dental Chew Bone – Small
my oldest loves to play ball, any size, kickball, soccer, chasing
I love the welcome mats – it’s hard to pick a favourite!
My dogs need the Dry Dog Instant Clean Spray-on Bath Replacement Shampoo with Aloe and Kiwi, 9 oz. They constantly get dirty!
My three would go crazy for the bully sticks!
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Going for a walk to the pond and chasing the geese
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Pink Vegas Bone Charm !!!!
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SELF-WARMING LOUNGER SLEEPER – GRAY/BLUE
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Self-Warming Lounger Sleeper – Mocha/Green
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my dog needs the Neko Napper Pet House
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The large humunga tongue
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